Giring Ganesha Shops for Band Merchandise at Music Market, Supporting the Economy of Local Musicians

Kapanlagi.com - The Deputy Minister of Culture (Wamenbud), Giring Ganesha, brings fresh air to the music ecosystem in the country. He officially opened the Music Market, which is part of the Jakarta Music Con 2025 event series in Senayan, Central Jakarta, on Saturday, October 11.

The event, initiated together with the Minister of Culture Fadli Zon, aims to be a platform for musicians and industry players to sell their physical works. After the opening ceremony, Giring did not leave immediately. He took the time to walk around and interact with the sellers at the dozens of available booths.

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1. Giring Shows Real Support

Giring at the Music Market/KapanLagi.com/Fikri Alfi Rosyadi

Not just browsing, the former vocalist of the band Nidji also shows his support in a tangible way by shopping. He reached into his pocket to buy a number of merchandise from several bands, including from the band that once made his name famous.

2. Shopping for Merchandise

Giring Ganesha interviewed by the media/KapanLagi.com/Fikri Alfi Rosyadi

"I just bought merchandise from Nidji, I bought merchandise from Iwan Fals and Teenage Death Star, and then there are Morfem, band Sore, and Brandals," said Giring when met after touring the Music Market on Saturday (11/10/2025).

3. Music Market for Musicians

Giring wears a cream suit/KapanLagi.com/Fikri Alfi Rosyadi

Giring explained that the Music Market is a big idea that emerged from discussions with Minister of Culture Fadli Zon. Both felt the need for a concrete platform to support the economic circulation among musicians after the Indonesian Music Conference (KMI) 2025 was designed.

"The Music Market is a big idea from Mr. Fadli, the Minister," said Giring.

4. Thinking with Fadli Zon

Giring buys albums/instagram.com/giringdibudaya

He then revealed the beginnings of this idea.

"At one point, we were chatting after planning the Indonesian Music Conference, about what else we could support for the music ecosystem, and his idea was, 'Bro Deputy Minister, how about we create a music market where artists can sell physical works like vinyl, cassettes, CDs, merchandise, and also stores that sell musical instruments," said Giring.

5. Want to Hold an Annual Routine

Wamenbud Giring Ganesha/instagram.com/giringdibudaya

The Ministry of Culture, according to Giring, is ready to fully commit to making the Music Market an annual routine agenda. More than that, he hopes this initiative does not stop in the capital, but can also spread to various regions in Indonesia to reach more musicians and music lovers.

6. Want This Event to Continue

Giring came to the Music Market/instagram.com/giringdibudaya

"Hopefully, it won't just be in Jakarta; next time we can hold this Music Market at other events, in other cities, at other festivals," said Wamenbud.

As information, Jakarta Music Con 2025 itself will continue until tomorrow, Sunday, October 12. Besides the Music Market, this event is also enlivened by various music performances, discussion sessions, and talk shows that discuss the ins and outs of the national music industry.

7. QnA Giring Ganesha at the Music Market

1. What is the Music Market 2025?
The Music Market 2025 is a cool event for musicians to sell physical works like vinyl, cassettes, CDs, and merchandise. It's also a gathering place for players in the music industry of the homeland!

2. Who is the initiator?
Wamenbud Giring Ganesha along with Minister of Culture Fadli Zon. Both want to support the music ecosystem to make it more vibrant.

3. What did Giring do there?
Besides officiating, he toured the booths and shopped for merchandise from his favorite bands, including Nidji, Iwan Fals, and Morfem.

(kpl/far/fbi)